The year started out with all of us circumspect, as the pandemic dragged on. But, as we tracked the deals and fundraising in the space, it became clear that both businesses and their investors, looking beyond the near-term challenges, have their eyes on the supercharged growth that Southeast Asia, India and Greater China promise. Our… Continue reading DealStreetAsia’s most read stories of 2021 and what they tell us
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Kopi Kenangan becomes unicorn with Tybourne, Falcon Edge-backed $96m Series C round
In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Kopi Kenangan becomes unicorn with Tybourne, Falcon Edge-backed $96m Series C round
Temasek-backed Vertex gets approval to list SPAC in Singapore
Vertex Venture Holdings, which is backed by Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings, said its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) had received an eligibility-to-list letter from the city-state’s exchange. Several funds are planning to list SPACs in Singapore, encouraged by new rules introduced by the Singapore Exchange and the easing of some measures that had been viewed… Continue reading Temasek-backed Vertex gets approval to list SPAC in Singapore
COVID-19 patients only need to isolate for five days as long as symptoms are gone, CDC says
People who test positive for COVID-19 only need to isolate for five days as long as their symptoms have stopped, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. The change to isolation guidelines from 10 days to five is based on data showing people with COVID-19 are most likely to be contagious to others… Continue reading COVID-19 patients only need to isolate for five days as long as symptoms are gone, CDC says
Micromobility in 2022: Refined, mature and packed full of tech
2021 was the year micromobility as a concept, a solution and a way of life really started to settle in. Increased shared micromobility and COVID-ridden public transit helped make small electric vehicles mainstream enough for people to wrap their heads around purchasing their own. Consequently, 2021 was the year of the e-bike, with a growth… Continue reading Micromobility in 2022: Refined, mature and packed full of tech
“Alexa: What Are the Best Smart Home Devices?”
Smart devices keep you informed on the status of your laundry, garage door, lights, and even room temperature. Keep tabs on who’s entering your home or create custom settings based on your schedule. A home filled with the best smart home devices provides extra security and control over almost every gadget and appliance in your… Continue reading “Alexa: What Are the Best Smart Home Devices?”
China Created an AI ‘Prosecutor’ That Can Charge People with Crimes
It’s been trained to identify Shanghai’s eight most common crimes. Machine-Learning Justice In a scenario that’s part “Robocop” and part “Minority Report,” researchers in China have created an AI that can reportedly identify crimes and file charges against criminals. The AI was developed and tested by the Shanghai Pudong People’s Procratorate, the country’s largest district… Continue reading China Created an AI ‘Prosecutor’ That Can Charge People with Crimes
Best Gifts For Gamers in 2022
If you’re a newb, gaming technology and products can seem as disorienting as World of Warcraft’s Ragefire Chasm. But when you’ve got a gamer in your life and you’re looking for a present, the best gifts for gamers will only add to their experience. A gamer is just getting started with a quality gaming laptop.… Continue reading Best Gifts For Gamers in 2022
Paradox Raises $200M in Series C Funding
Paradox, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based conversational recruiting platform built to give every recruiter, hiring manager, and talent professional an assistant to get work done, raised $200M in Series C funding. The round was led by Stripes, Sapphire, and Thoma Bravo, with participation from Workday Ventures, Indeed, Willoughby Capital, Twilio Ventures, Blue Cloud Ventures, Geodesic, Principia Growth,… Continue reading Paradox Raises $200M in Series C Funding
2022 Predictions for the Insurtech and Gig Economy
by Mark Warnquist, CEO & Co-Founder, and Brandy Mayfield, Chief Underwriting Officer at InShare As 2021 comes to a close, experts in the insurtech and gig economy space, Mark Warnquist, CEO & Co-Founder, and Brandy Mayfield, Chief Underwriting Officer at InShare, offer insights for 2022. Warnquist and Mayfield are both armed with deep knowledge of… Continue reading 2022 Predictions for the Insurtech and Gig Economy